Local obituaries for Danville, Virginia.

Apr 22, 2026

Esther Ely Pollok Foster, 79, of 147 Waterford Court, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care. Born May 28, 1946, in Danville, Virginia, she grew up in Whitmell, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late George Harper Pollok, Sr. and Esther Ely Pollok. She was married to Jerry Alton Foster who survives...

Apr 13, 2026

Sunrise, February 26, 1939.

Sunset, April 13, 2026.

Mary was born on February 26, 1939, a daughter to the late Chauncey and Mary Ellen Reynolds in Danville, VA, where she lived her entire life. At the age of 15, she professed belief in Christ, was baptized, and joined the New Baptist Church. She later joined Bennett Memorial Baptist Church, before joining with...

Apr 10, 2026

George Melvin Blair, age 90, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Climax, VA. Born on December 9, 1935, to the late George William Blair and Elsie Shelhorse Blair, he passed away on the farm he loved. He worked with tobacco in his early years of farming but later focused on his cattle. He also worked for the Virginia...

Apr 8, 2026

Arlyne Burton McDowell passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on Monday, November 6th, 1933, in Danville, VA, Arlyne lived a life full of service, dedication, and love.

Arlyne's passion for community service was evident through her involvement in numerous organizations. She served as the past president of the board of directors for the...

Apr 7, 2026

Michael Van Haynes, 72, died at his home in Danville, Virginia, on April 7, 2026. He was born on April 18, 1953, in Danville to Horace Vance Haynes and Doris Hutcherson Haynes, who predeceased him.

Mike was a 1971 graduate of George Washington High School and a 1975 graduate of Danville Community College. He was a proud veteran of the United...

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Mar 14, 2026

Brody was a one of a kind dog. Often called a little "Zen Dog" due to how relaxed, approachable and kind he was with not only the special people in his life, but also towards anyone who spent more than a few moments around him. And if you gave him a blueberry, baby carrot, or strawberry then you had made...

Mar 14, 2026

Ella Mae Wilson Williams, 92, of 115 Hamilton Street, Danville, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at her residence. She was born on November 10, 1933, in Danville, Virginia, the daughter of the late Basse Price Wilson Sr. and Ella Vivian Walter Wilson.

Ella was educated in the Danille City Public School System. She later attended North Carolina Agricultural...

Mar 14, 2026

Patrick J Wilder, 69 of Danville, VA passed away on March 14th, 2026. He was born on January 8th, 1957, in Jamestown, NY to the late Edwin J and Dorothy Jeanne (nee Nichols) Wilder

He was a 1974 graduate of Jamestown High School.

Patrick was an active member of his parish at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and had served on the Finance...

Mar 11, 2026

Donna Jordan passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on March 11, 2026, leaving a legacy of love and kindness.

Donna was born on October 2, 1959, a daughter of the late Frank James Jordan and Helen Mae Bodell Jordan. She was a cherished mother to Alyssa Henshaw and Jonathan Jordan, a beloved sister to Joanne Echols, and a proud...

Mar 10, 2026

Leah Hagar Shields, 99, of 150 Westmoreland Ct., Danville, passed away on March 10, 2026. She was born in Danville on June 29, 1926, and was the daughter of the late Shickry S. Hagar and Dora B. Hagar. Mrs. Shields was a lifelong resident of Danville.

On March 11, 1950, she married George H. Shields, Jr., who preceded her in death...

Mar 7, 2026

Judy Marie Ozment Pruitt, of Danville, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at the age of 74.

Born on Wednesday, August 15th, 1951, in Danville, VA, Judy was a daughter of the late Thomas Frank Ozment and Dorothy Marie Ozment. She was a dedicated machine operator at Southside Manufacturing in Blairs, VA, where she...

Mar 2, 2026

Feb 27, 2026

Dr. Edwin James Harvie, Jr. died February 27, 2026 in Raleigh. Born September 22, 1932 in Winston Salem and raised in Danville, VA, he was the son of Edwin James Harvie and Mary Henderson Roane Harvie. He attended Danville public schools and was an Eagle Scout. He attended the University of Virginia, receiving BA and MD degrees. Following an internship...

Feb 27, 2026

Dorothy Louise Caudle Vaden of 123 River Oak Drive, age 89, went to be with Jesus on February 27, 2026.

She was born July 5, 1936 in Elkin, NC to the late James Marvin Caudle and Mary Gertrude Roberts Caudle.

She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Lee Vaden, sister Stella Caudle McGee and brothers James Marvin Caudle, Jr., Ed...

Feb 20, 2026

Florence Ann Kerns Astin of 377 Astin Lane, Danville, VA, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Ann was born in the Sutherlin community of Halifax County, a daughter of the late Stanley Nortin Kerns and Margaret Slayton Kerns. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, James E. Astin, Jr.; daughter, Dolly Ann Mayerchak and husband Mark of Mooresville,...

Feb 20, 2026

Dorothy Richmond Stephens passed away on February 20, 2026, after several years of declining health. She was born in Danville on September 11, 1926, and was the daughter of the late George Preston and Nellie Hopper Richmond. She graduated from George Washington High School and attended Averett College in Danville. In 1948 she married the love of her life, William...

Feb 16, 2026

Pansy Charlotte Dillard Wilkins, 89, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. She was born May 24, 1936, in West Jefferson, North Carolina, to Ned and Virginia Dillard.

Raised in West Jefferson, she learned resilience early in life when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. As a young woman, she helped care for her mother and her two sisters while completing...

Feb 11, 2026

Michael Clyde Scarce, 71, passed away on February 11, 2026. Michael was born on April 20, 1954, to the late Clyde and Elayne Scarce.

Mike studied at Danville Community College and graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelors degree. He worked as an assistant manager for Southeastern Associates and then The Daniel Group. Mike loved his job and what he...